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Jul 8, 2022 · Backend Development

Graceful Shutdown in Java: From Kernel Signals to Netty, Spring & Dubbo

This article explores the complete lifecycle of graceful shutdown for Java server applications, detailing how operating‑system signals, JVM shutdown hooks, and framework‑level mechanisms in Spring, Dubbo, and Netty collaborate to safely stop services while preserving in‑flight requests and resources.